2025 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer Gilbert AZ - R10188426

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as an Associate Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer in Gilbert, AZ, where you'll work on revolutionary spacecraft systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the design and testing of cutting-edge technology that impacts lives globally. You will collaborate with diverse teams, leveraging your skills in CAD and engineering principles to create innovative solutions. The company fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and teamwork, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make history, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree for Mechanical Engineer position is a must.

Responsibilities

• Work on spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware from design to integration.
• Use CAD tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T)

3D Printing

Design for Manufacturing

Mechanics of Metallic / Composite Materials

Stress Calculations

Spacecraft Component Layout

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

2025 Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer Gilbert AZ

Requisition ID: R10188426

• Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer and or Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located in Gilbert, AZ.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space System Division.

The Mechanical Engineer will work on all spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test. The candidate will perform detailed design tasks using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft. The role involves interfacing and communicating with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers. Skills include, but are not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge and application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanics of Metallic / Composite Materials, Stress Calculations, and Spacecraft Component Layout.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Mechanical Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Previous internships or school club involvement related to Mechanical Engineering Design/Build/Test.
• Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric).
• Practice in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.